IAM District 725

DL725 hopes that you and all those you hold dear have a great Memorial Day. Please remember those that paid the ultimate price of freedom so that we may enjoy this day.

Good Morning Sisters and Brothers. District 725 wishes a Happy 4th of July to you and those you hold dear. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Good Afternoon Sisters and Brothers. We have been experiencing some difficulties lately with the District's website IAM725.org. In the interim we have set up a new website, DL725.com this new website is still in build but please allow us some time to get it up an running. We appreciate your patience and apologize if this has cause any inconvenience. We will keep you posted as we move along.

District Lodge 725 will be holding its third annual golf tournament benefiting the Guide Dogs of America. The tournament will be held May 12, 2018. See the photos below for donation and sign up information.

Another organizing win for our District! Area Director/Business Representative along with our District Apprentice Organizer Ryan Carrillo secured a recognition agreement for Service Order Dispatchers and Supply Technicians employed by Raytheon at Ft. Irwin, CA. These new members were negotiated into an existing CBA and they will realize immediate benefits for themselves and their families. Our District has been running full bore with organizing victories this year and we have no plans to stop.

Contract negotiations for Lockheed Martin are ongoing. For updates please visit http://IAMLockheed.com

P/DBR Olinger is pleased to announce another organizing victory for the workers of Zenetex located at Point Magu, CA. These workers stood together in solidarity and the vote was unanimous. Now we will work to secure a first collective bargaining agreement that these workers deserve.

Brother C.L. Williams is the true definition of a Fighting Machinist. We are proud of what he accomplished in his long career. We wish him a long and happy retirement!

It is great sadness that District 725 needs to inform you of the passing of Betty "Boop" Hewlett. Betty was a dedicated members of District 725 for 33 years working at the Torrance plant. Sadly she passed away on Nov 23rd, 2016 after complications from pneumonia. To all who knew her she was an amazing woman, great friend, loving Mother and Wife of over 60 years. She will be truly missed by all that knew her.